Class Data protection, cybersecurity and new technologies

This curricular unit focuses on the most significant aspects of data protection, cybersecurity, and new technologies in the national, European and international legal framework. It seeks to provide students with a global and in-depth knowledge of these matters so that they can deal with legislation that involves, especially, new technologies, digital platforms, digital services, online marketing, artificial intelligence and bloch-chain tecnhology.

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1. The General Data Protection Regulation; 2. The legal framework for cyberspace security; 3. Legislation on new technologies: 3.1. Digital Services Act (DAS); 3.2. Digital Markets Law (DMA); 3.3. Data Governance Regulation; (DGA); 3.4. e-Privacy Regulation; 3.5. Cybersecurity Directive (NIS2); 3.6. Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act); 3.7. Blockchain technology.

The course will be teached with a balance between theorical-practical exposition of topics by professor and dialogue with and between students. The course is not meant to be a personal monologue. During classes students are encouraged to ask questions, give their opinion in relevant subjects and participate in case-solving classes. Presenting assignments is also a very important learning tool. Attendance of seminars on a regular, continual basis is highly recommended. That’s really important for a good acquisition of knowledge and good results at the final exam. Students grading may result from the evaluation of two or one of three elements: a written essay and in class participation or a final exam. Students may choose to write an essay on a particular subject. A list of suggestions will be available, but students may choose a different subject. The professor will be available to discuss the subject choice.

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